The live streaming phenomenon has been one of the true game changers in sport, not just for fans but also for the broadcasters with their multi million dollar network deals. Some argue that this is what the internet was truly invented for, providing universal access to information and entertainment, without worrying about international boundaries or licensing agreements. It’s a philosophy that lies at the heart of Web 2.0.
Of course, others, for example the major sports networks like Fox, Sky or the BBC have quite a different view. But we’ll leave them to worry about their balance sheets, here, we take a look at some of the top sports apps where you can keep up with the action as it happens.
365Scores
This sports streaming app has so much on it, you could almost watch a different sport every day of the year. It’s genuinely international in nature, so if your tastes range from Aussie rules football to the NBA to English county cricket, this is going to be the app for you!
As well as the live streams, you’ll find a wealth of news, scores, standings and the like. There’s a high level of customizability, so you can tell the app which sports or tournaments you want to focus on. Alternatively, the highlights mode provides a great way to keep an eye on literally everything in the sports world.
Unibet
We all know how popular sports betting is becoming in the States, and the same applies elsewhere in the world. Unibet has become one of the most popular platforms across Europe and Australia, as well as gaining a growing following in parts of the US.
However, what many people fail to realize is that like many bookmaker apps, this one is about more than placing bets. If you visit https://www.unibet.co.uk/betting, you will be able to access live streams of soccer, horse racing and more. Best of all, these are absolutely free to active users, ie anyone who has registered an account and placed a recent wager.
SuperSport
If you’re new to streaming or perhaps just a little technophobic, and want to keep things simple, Super Sport is well worth a look. It’s got a simple and user-friendly interface that provides everything you need with no nonsense.
There’s access to live football, tennis, rugby and more, plus an archive containing enough highlights to keep you entertained well into the new year.
ESPN
How easily ESPN could have been among those names we mentioned earlier who are hurting from the internet revolution. Instead, though, this is a broadcaster who focused on opportunity, not threat, and in doing so has become the number one online sports resource.
The app is just as comprehensive as the website, and the live streams are free to access. ESPN has around 100 million users worldwide, and it is obvious to see why. The only real downside is that there is just so much information here, dedicated sports fans could easily stay on the app for weeks without coming up for air!